Z-MAN · Hollow-Body Frogs
Z-Man Pop ShadZ Popper, 5 in, Bad Shad
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Options
Color: Bad Shad
- Bad Shad
- Mud Minnow
- Pearl
Size: 5"
- 5"
- Item weight
- 0.08 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4.97 x 0.5 x 6.95 inches
Quick take
A 5-inch high-floating topwater popper made from ultra-tough ElaZtech material that creates surface disturbance and mimics wounded baitfish.
The Pop ShadZ in Bad Shad is a 5-inch soft plastic popper that floats even with a heavy hook on it. Its cupped face works the surface, and it can be rigged weedless for fishing through pads, grass and laydowns. Each pack holds three baits, which suits anglers who want a surface option in fresh or salt water.
Best for
- Topwater fishing in vegetation and lily pads
- Weedless rigging through grass and timber
- Bass and pike in shallow lakes and ponds
Skip if
- You need subsurface or deep presentations
- You are casting long distances in open water
Strengths
- ElaZtech material is 10 times tougher than standard soft plastics
- High buoyancy keeps the lure in strike zone on pause
- Weedless rigging reduces snags in heavy cover
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic material degrades after multiple strikes
- Cupped face creates noise that may spook fish in quiet water
- Limited casting distance compared to hard topwater lures
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bad ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Mud Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-Man Pop ShadZ Popper, 5 in, Bad Shad | Length:5 in | Color:Bad Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Z-Man Pop ShadZ, 5 in, 5-Pack, Mud Minnow | Length:5 in | Color:Mud Minnow | Suits:Clear water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 3 |
| Color | Bad Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bad Shad.
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